Craig Bercsa
Chino,CA
Summary
Dynamic recruiter and technical project manager with the United States Air Force, driving a 30% increase in lead generation through innovative sourcing strategies. Expert in full cycle recruiting and cross-functional teamwork, enhancing candidate experience and achieving recruitment efficiency. Proven ability to build relationships and optimize processes for superior hiring outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter
United States Air Force
04.2021 - Current
- Managed full life-cycle recruitment process, ensuring high-quality candidate experience and alignment with hiring manager expectations, contributing to a 30% increase in lead generation and timely hires.
- Developed and implemented dynamic sourcing strategies across digital platforms, career fairs, and direct outreach, improving candidate quality and engagement, and achieving increased recruitment efficiency by 200%.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with hiring managers and HR partners, conducting needs assessments and implementing tailored recruitment strategies to meet business objectives and improve hiring outcomes.
- Led recruitment projects for over 80 employees to include interview training, candidate experience improvements, and process optimization, resulting in increased offer acceptance rates and enhanced team performance.
- Coordinated pre/post-offer checks and onboarding procedures, ensuring timely and accurate processing of new hire documentation, and maintaining compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
Technical Project Manager
United States Air Force
01.2017 - 04.2021
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and information sharing throughout project lifecycles.
- Served as technical liaison, supporting engineering, management, procurement, sales, and marketing, quality assurance and supply base.
- Developed comprehensive documentation such as user guides and training materials to facilitate smooth handovers at the conclusion of each project phase.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
California Baptist University
Riverside, CAAssociate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL04-2017
Skills
- Full cycle recruiting
- Candidate tracking
- Applicant tracking systems
- Client development
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Candidate screening
- Talent acquisition
- Subject Matter Expert
- Event Planning and Coordination
Accomplishments
Marketing Recruiter of the year, 2024
Top Organizational Recruiter, 2024
Top Regional Recruiter for 2023, 2024
Timeline
Recruiter
United States Air Force
04.2021 - Current
Technical Project Manager
United States Air Force
01.2017 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
California Baptist University
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force